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Cesar Millan: The Real Story

Published Nov. 20, 2012

Cesar Millan

Photograph by Adina Pliskin

Cesar Millan pointing out into distance with US/Mexico border behind him. CESAR MILLAN: THE REAL STORY reveals for the first time Cesar Millan’s
incredible life journey, following his rise from impoverished illegal
immigrant to international superstar.

Cesar's Pack

Photograph by Adina Pliskin

Cesar Millan standing on mountain with a pack of dogs. This special is a tale of hope and determination, of self-made success, and of learning from man’s best friend how to reconnect with the world.

Horse Whisperer?

Photograph by Adina Pliskin

Cesar Milan riding hose with dog following. From the throngs of fans and followers everywhere, it’s clear the message resonates. Cesar’s pack is getting bigger and stronger every day.

Street Fair Fun

Photograph by Anders Birch

Cesar Millan at street fair with Calvin and his girlfriend, Jahira. We bring viewers into Cesar’s home in Los Angeles where he lives with his 14 year-old son, Calvin, and girlfriend, Jahira, and bring him back to the Mexican border where he made his daring cross into the United States and challenged himself to dream bigger.

Cesar and a Dog

Photograph by Anders Birch

Cesar bonding with a dog. Many people know Cesar as the Dog Whisperer, but not many know his personal journey. The Real Story reveals the lesser-known side of Cesar.

After an Event

Photograph by Anders Birch

Cesar Millan and Calvin on on stage waving to fans. The special goes on an unprecedented personal journey with Cesar as he embarks on his world tour, capturing the electric energy behind the scenes, on the road and onstage in front of adoring audiences from Scandinavia to Singapore.

Cesar Lets Loose

I am in middle school and looking for facts for a paper. This does not answer the question but when it states "The Real Story" I expect a powerful biography with details, not reading answers that anyone can make up. I mean I want facts that can be proven true and not ones the are thought of just to answer a question. Anyone can do that. This is pretty much like asking what is the best animal. Anyone can answer because it's just an opinion. But it can't be proven true because it's YOUR opinion. See what I am saying?

I really hope this works. I work at a shelter and we have an English Mastiff. We have had him about a month. He was picked up as a stray on a dirt road with no homes around. The police department picked him up. In that process he got into one of the cars and became aggressive. They ended up tazing him and pepper spraying him. They finally were able to get him to the shelter where they put him in the holding pen where the police department puts dogs after hours. When we came in the next morning he was very aggressive towards the staff. Needless to say he stayed in that pen for 5 days, until he gained his trust in me. I was finally able to get him out and put him in the shelter. Since then I have been the only one able to take him out for walks and play time. I contacted a Rescue and they agreed to take him since I was able to get him out. Thing is he does not let anyone else around him. He gets very aggressive. I was going to transport but did not have a vehicle safe enough. The rescue set up another transport but that didn't work either. They finally sent today someone from the rescue and a mastiff handler and unfortunately did not go well at all. At this point his only option is to be euthanized. I have cried all day till I am exhausted. I just want to give him another chance. I am bonded with this dog and I am desperately seeking HELP! My wish for RANGO is for Cesar to be able to help him. Please Please help me! This is a beautiful young mastiff and there something not right!

We need help badly. My mother-in-law has a half Lab name Ruby, who has anxiety and her aggression has been becoming worse. If we cant find help then they will put Ruby down. I am pregnant and I'm due in May. We NEED Cesars help...I'm an animal lover and Ruby doesn't deserve to be put to sleep forever.

Dear Cesar, I have to beautiful dogs breed mix boxer and pit bull it is a beautiful mix. but my age is 64years old and I don't have heart to rid of off them. My grandson help me with them but they do not have the attention that these kind of dogs needs. it is possible to write o you? did you have an e-mail address were I can be more explicit to you about my problem? my home town is El Salvador, Y tambien émigré de mi patria El Salvador hace 32 anos. .Gracias Cesar.

Cesar has done an immense service to dogs and dog owners in this country and others! I don't care that he came over illegally because at the time the laws were being ignored on purpose for ethe conomic gain of people in this country, and it continues today in spite of the laws. Many other "wetbacks" were brought in as small children by their parents and have known no other way of life. The media focuses on the criminal element or on the businesses who exploit them. I believe the majority of these folks are decent, hard working, law abiding, and here for the same reasons MY ancestors came, a better life.

Thank you Nat Geo for the informative info that you provide to your viewers. I don't necessarily always agree with your professionals, but then again, I don't always agree with my friends either. At any rate, I enjoy your informative shows and for someone, like me, who's currently recovering from major surgery, I used to enjoy the outdoors quite a lot, just watching your station brings back a lot of memories that I used to do. My dogs and I have done quite a lot of travelling and we've gone to a lot of interesting places where some people don't necessarily go and I am still learning from your shows. So Kudos to you and a big Thank You from someone who really enjoys your shows. God Bless. = ) PS, my dogs are still my best travelling buddies.

Cesar , I Need Your Help With My Husky . I Don't Care What It Cost . He Jumps, Attacks Other Dogs, And Digs Holes Like Unbelievable . I Don't Know What Too Do And Don't Want To Get Rid Of Him . Please Cesar I Beg You To Help Me And My Family With Our Dog . Thank You !!

You folks at Nat Geo should be ashamed for your bias!
Although I do like Cesar Millan and his Dog Whisperer show, my overall
perception of him has now changed completely! Your show proudly tout his
rise from a kid in Mexico to a world renown dog whisperer, but it conveniently
left out the mentioning of him being a criminal who illegally sneaked into the
USA! Mr. Millan looked very proud of having sneaked into the USA
illegally, as he traced his path and his crime against the USA. I'm
appalled that Nat Geo had easily glossed over the overwhelming disapproval of
the majority of Americans on illegal immigration--as well as billions of taxpayers’
dollars spent to provide free benefits and services. Mr. Millan may have
reached his American dream, but it came at a cost of his circumventing the
immigration process and the sovereignty of the United States. So, what
would you say to those who are following the legal immigration process and have
waited years, for trying to do the right thing? Shame on you and your
show producers! And, your hypocrisy preceded you with you Border
Wars series. Pretty sad!

@Ken Valley Oh Please, Illegals have been crossing over for ever. At least Cesar Millan contributed something big to American. As for the immigration process, it sucks, Just like half the laws in American do.